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February is the month most commonly associated with love, romance and heart health, as well as Monthly’s annual Bridal Guide and Valentine’s Day, so this month’s ‘shopping bag’ offers just a few fabulous ways to help you, or someone you love, get into the mood! All photos courtesy featured manufacturers.
Birds and the Bees
Perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner or adventurous grooms, these whimsical ties, by Bird Dog Bay, are 100% silk and retail for $75. Visit birddogbay.com.
Be Still My
‘Beaded’ Heart This beaded napkin box with heart weight, by Caspari, is crafted of sandblasted aluminum and can keep your napkins (or notepaper) elegantly in place. Retails for $42. Available locally at fine shops, such as Pretty Papers and Gifts. Visit mariposagift.com, or prettypapersandgifts.com.
Love at First Nano
Surprise your sweetheart with a sleek, iPod nano, the world’s most popular music (and movie and TV) player, which is now available in cotton candy pink! Suggested retail: $199. See applestore.com for more info and store locations.
Hot Chocolate!
NewTree brand’s new “Sexy” product is dark chocolate, warmed by the taste of ginger, and naturally stimulating guarana extract, which enhances its seductive powers. One 2.82 oz. bar also provides the same energizing effects as three cups of coffee. Rrrrr! Available locally at fine shops, such as Beaufort’s Cravings by the Bay. Visit newtree.com or cravingsbythebay.com.
Pretty as a Peacock
This “Siren” dress, by Trina Turk, in peacock dupioni, will make even the most timid wallflower feel flirty and fun. Available locally at fine boutiques, such as The Porcupine, this May 2008. Suggested retail: $348. Visit porcupinestyle.com.
